For seed companies and agrodealers aiming to adopt ME-CASS, the focus should be on using the system to improve traceability, planning, and customer trust. The following practical steps can help structure your investment and operations around the platform:

• Set up a simple digital record system:
  Use ME-CASS or compatible tools (e.g., Excel, mobile apps) to record seed variety, volumes, sources, and sales. Start with what’s practical and build up gradually.

• Train key staff to manage the system:
  Assign someone to handle data entry and updates—such as a sales manager or inventory officer—and train them to use the platform efficiently.

• Track what matters most to your business:
  Focus on a few key indicators like certified variety names, volumes sold per region, and client types. This helps you forecast demand and stock accurately.

• Work with trusted seed producers and regulators:
  Use ME-CASS data to verify the origin and certification of the seeds you source. This reduces the risk of selling poor-quality or misidentified varieties.

• Start small, test the system:
  Pilot the platform with a few products or regions. Use this phase to test reporting formats, staff involvement, and integration into your sales process.

• Use data to boost customer confidence:
  Share simple performance data with buyers to prove that seeds are authentic and well-sourced. This can help differentiate your brand.

• Keep it affordable and scalable:
  You don’t need heavy infrastructure to begin. ME-CASS works with basic digital tools and can grow as your business grows.

• Explore expansion to other crops:
  Once ME-CASS is running well for cassava, consider using the same system to monitor other crops you sell, like sweetpotato or yam.